A selection of case studies from students and learners taking part in the various courses available at the Cedarwood Trust through the Nurture, Nourish, Thrive - Step Up Into Care scheme, made possible with funding from the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

Congratulations to all volunteers and graduates from the Step Up Into Care course! Today we had a graduation ceremony and handed out certificates and awards to those who had completed their course and excelled.

On Friday, members of the Nurture, Nourish, Thrive - Step Up Into Care team and students were treated to a mystery road trip to York for the day! There was rain, shopping, squirrels, good food and good times!

On 1st of August, we are launching a brand-new team funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority to support peoples recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting them into meaningful activities to encourage people to re-engage with activities in leisure, well-being training, education and employment.

A team of community connectors will be outreaching in the community to support residents to do so, whilst also offering people the opportunity to receive level 2 qualifications in:

• Care Planning
• Challenging Behaviour
• Information Governance
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Well-Being
• General Principles of Health and Safety
• Diet and Nutrition
• Dignity and Respect
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our program includes 4 Level 2 Awards - 1.1 Mentoring - Real time work placement - Confidence building - Advice and Guidance - Local provision based in the Cedarwood Centre or home study.

To participate, please contact louise@cedarwoodtrust.com or call 0191 259 0245 or drop into the Cedarwood Centre for a chat.